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Eight Spotted Forester Moth

Alypia octomaculata

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

Beautiful butterfly, about 3.5 cm wingspan. Looking for right date.

Species ID Suggestions

Eight-spotted Forester Moth

Alypia octomaculata

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Comments (2)
Jacob Gorneau
Thanks bayucca! There were some orange spots, characteristic of that species.
bayucca
Alypia octomaculata. I think I see some orange spots... Some of the US folks must confirm.

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